A man was killed and 13 others, including three children, were injured when a makeshift spectators’ gallery collapsed at a floodlit kabaddi tournament at Mallanayakanakatte village in Mandya district on Saturday night, according to a report in The Hindu. The deceased was identified as Papannachari, aged around 50. The injured are undergoing treatment at the … Read more
In 2010, young men in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, particularly those inclined towards sports, had two main career paths before them: joining the Armed Forces or the Police. This was true for much of the country, where budding athletes often looked to the Services for secure jobs along with the option of continuing to play sport. … Read more
India’s table tennis star Manika Batra produced a dominant performance to defeat America’s Lily Zhang 3-0 to advance into the women’s singles pre-quarterfinals of the WTT Champions here on Wednesday. Manika, who made history in Paris Olympics to become the first-ever Indian to reach the singles pre-quarterfinals, took less than 22 minutes to cruise to … Read more
Harmeet Desai and Sreeja Akula were retained by Goa Challengers TTC and Jaipur Patriots, respectively, by employing the Right to Match card, while Manika Batra was signed by Ahmedabad SG Pipers after PBG Pune Jaguars let go of the star female paddlers in the Player Auction ahead of the Ultimate Table Tennis’ sixth edition. “It … Read more
Rajgir is all set to host the Women’s Kabaddi World Cup 2025 from June 1-10. The event is set to feature 14 teams from around the world. Alongside host India, Iran, Bangladesh, Nepal, Thailand, the Netherlands, Japan, Poland, Argentina, Hungary, Germany, Kenya and Uganda will be in the fray. This is the second time Bihar … Read more
Bengaluru Bulls raider Pardeep Narwal became the first player to reach 1800 raid points in Pro Kabaddi League history during the match against UP Yoddhas on Tuesday. Pardeep is also the most successful player in the league, having won three titles with Patna Pirates. THE RECORD BREAKER CONTINUES TO LIVE UP TO HIS NAME! Pardeep Narwal becomes the first player … Read more
PKL Final 2024 Highlights: Follow Sportstar’s of the Pro Kabaddi League final between Haryana Steelers and Patna Pirates at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, Pune on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Haryana Steelers emerged victorious in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 11 final, defeating Patna Pirates with a commanding 32-23 scoreline at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Sunday. The encounter, billed as a clash between the league’s strongest defence (Steelers) and the most potent attack (Pirates), lived up to the hype. However, … Read more
Barely a few hours after Patna Pirates missed out on a record fourth Pro Kabaddi League title, its head coach Narender Redhu was released by the management on Sunday. The surprising development was shared by the franchise on its social media handles. Narender Redhu, a long-term kabaddi coach with the Indian Armed Forces, had been … Read more
India’s very own game kabaddi experienced a dynamic year in 2024, featuring numerous national competitions and the thrilling Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). However, a significant setback occurred with India’s ban from international kabaddi tournaments due to administrative issues. While the PKL continued to captivate audiences with two successful seasons, the lack of international tournaments underscored … Read more